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I put butter in the fridge, DH wants it on the counter. Who is right?

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MixedFamily · 21/01/2025 20:41

We don’t have a huge kitchen so it will always be at least 1 mt away from hob or window. Would a butter dish “protect” it enough from it? I have always assumed butter goes in the fridge but he says it doesn’t. What do others do?

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TwistedWonder · 21/01/2025 20:57

Always fridge for me and just take a portion out when you need it

Magnalux · 21/01/2025 20:56

two butters, one in the cupboard one in the fridge

Ponderingwindow · 21/01/2025 20:56

We keep some in both.

if it is warm and you are nervous, you can use a butter bell, but honestly I have never had a problem just in a covered dish.

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MixedFamily · 21/01/2025 20:56

I don’t know why it never even crossed my mind to cut it and keep half of it in and half of it out, lol. Think I will start doing so and it will give me the excuse to buy a pretty butter dish

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Saschka · 21/01/2025 20:54

Spreadable butter is better in the fridge because it lasts longer. Non-spreadable (normal) butter is better on the counter be side it is rock solid otherwise, but the downside is that it will go rancid quicker. A compromise might be to leave a small portion out in a butter dish to use and the rest in the fridge until needed.

cardibach · 21/01/2025 20:54

Newbie8918 · 21/01/2025 20:47

Does the argument change if it's spreadable? 🤣

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Spreadable isn’t butter. It goes in the fridge (but not my fridge - vile stuff) because it’s been messed about with unnecessarily to make it spread from the fridge. Butter is fine on the side.

Pigeonqueen · 21/01/2025 20:53

I like my butter cut in thick little slices on top of hot toast, by the time I’ve put the little slices on across two slices they’re spreadable. I like my butter in the fridge.

cardibach · 21/01/2025 20:52

CremeEggThief · 21/01/2025 20:46

Butter in the fridge especially in this weather?!🤪

Especially in the cold? Why?

BrieHugger · 21/01/2025 20:52

CrushingOnRubies · 21/01/2025 20:50

Heated butter dish on side.

Sorry WHAT?!
I’m off to google.

(butter not in fridge here unless it’s so hot it’s melting)

BarbaraHoward · 21/01/2025 20:52

Definitely out assuming it's proper butter, but it must be given you've mentioned a dish. Ours sits much closer than 1m to the hob and is fine.

cardibach · 21/01/2025 20:52

Newbie8918 · 21/01/2025 20:44

We always argue about where ketchup, eggs and chocolate goes 🤣.

My usual argument is 'where do you find it in the supermarket?'

For me.......butter=fridge (sorry) 🤣

People in the supermarket aren’t trying to spread it.

TherealmrsT · 21/01/2025 20:51

Temperature controlled butter dish. I bought it as a bit of a joke for DH for Christmas a couple of years ago but we both agree that if it breaks we will get a new one.

alfille.co.uk/product/blue-lid-with-silver-base/

Ameliepoulainandthephotobooth · 21/01/2025 20:51

Butter in a butter dish on the worktop and olive spread in the fridge.

Doggymummar · 21/01/2025 20:51

I keep it on the side ina butter dish, unless it gets warm ( unlikely in the UK)

Jemimapuddleduk · 21/01/2025 20:51

Butter for cooking in fridge, butter for spreading in sandwiches/bread/toast in a butter dish on side.

CrushingOnRubies · 21/01/2025 20:50

Heated butter dish on side.

Catza · 21/01/2025 20:50

Comefromaway · 21/01/2025 20:43

You can’t spread butter straight from the fridge. It needs to be out a couple of hours before you use it.

a compromise is to keep it in the fridge but keep a small piece covered on the counter.

But you can slice it! My mum keeps hers in the freezer 😂.

KrisAkabusi · 21/01/2025 20:49

Newbie8918 · 21/01/2025 20:47

Does the argument change if it's spreadable? 🤣

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Yes. Spreadable butter isn't butter.

Floralnomad · 21/01/2025 20:49

Proper butter in a butter dish on the side , spreadable butter in the fridge .

PurpleFlower1983 · 21/01/2025 20:49

Real butter shouldn’t be in the fridge.

Spreadable in the fridge is ok I think!

oharibo · 21/01/2025 20:48

Real butter definitely not in the fridge!

Pretend butter like lurpak needs to stay in the fridge as it's almost 50% oil

Lallybroch · 21/01/2025 20:48

Definitely not in the fridge unless it is the middle of summer BUT, I don't like the idea of it sitting on the work top, so my butter dish lives in the microwave until either the butter or the microwave is needed. That way I don't get the ick feeling.

LakieLady · 21/01/2025 20:48

On the side for spreadability.

A heavy earthenware butter dish will stop it from getting too warm in summer.

c3pu · 21/01/2025 20:48

I get through butter slowly so mine lives in the fridge, and I just get out what I need in advance of using it.

Cheepcheepcheep · 21/01/2025 20:48

Newbie8918 · 21/01/2025 20:44

We always argue about where ketchup, eggs and chocolate goes 🤣.

My usual argument is 'where do you find it in the supermarket?'

For me.......butter=fridge (sorry) 🤣

No! There’s loads of stuff that can be sealed so is ok in the supermarket but once opened is not ok - mayonnaise anyone? 😳